Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Liquor Store - South LA
Absentee Owner Fantastic Sams - Growth Potential
San Diego, CA
$25,000
Established Family-Owned Produce Distributor
San Diego County, CA
$225,000
9 FedEx P&D Routes - Northern California
California
$1,150,000
Detox Residential LA. High Profits. Drug + Alcohol
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,500,000
Beer & Wine Bar for Sale in Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$200,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Established prime location restaurant with full equipment
San Jose, CA
$150,000
Papa John's Pizza- Steady Sales- All New Equipment-Profitable
Ventura County, CA
$249,000
Profitable Physical Therapy Practice in San Jose
San Jose, CA
$1,100,000
Baja Fresh Franchise – Prime Simi Valley Location
Simi Valley, CA
$169,000
Profitable, Part time Drink Mix Supplier
Orange County, CA
$385,000
Subway Oakland
Oakland, CA
$349,000
Fast Growing Locksmith Franchise
Established Health Café with Loyal Local Customer Base
El Dorado County, CA
$245,000
Casino Cardrooms with Restaurant & Bar
Rancho Cordova, CA
$2,000,000
Giti Majdy & Kian Kakavand
Transworld Business Advisors - San Jose South
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
· For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses · Ranked #1 in the industry by Entrepreneur Magazine every year since 2012 · Maintains an inventory of over 5,000 current and exclusive business listings at any time throughout the system. · Network of over 850 Transworld Brokers working for YOU! · 250+ Offices Worldwide · Working with us gives you access to the largest network, the most experienced team, and the most opportunities when buying or selling a business with us · Over 400,000 buyers in our database, the largest network in the industry! · The Transworld Sales Process has been used to consummate over 15,000 deals. · We spend more $$ marketing our listings than anyone else!
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Gift and Collectibles Shop - A Must Visit when in Town!
Monterey County, CA
$659,000
Gas Station & Mart with Real Estate, Absentee Owner, SBA Approved.
Crescent City, CA
$3,200,000
Thriving Preschool in Shasta County Business + Real Estate
Shasta County, CA
$200,000
Water Store, Smoothie & Ice Cream Shop in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
$145,000
Popular El Monte location with tons of potential
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Established Swimming Pool Routes for sale in So. California
Upland, CA
$280,000
Two Residential Care Facilities - 5 Min Away (Hemet, San Jacinto)
San Jacinto, CA
$675,000
Turn-key Dance/Fitness/Yoga/Pilates Studio – Full Buildout for $29k
Sacramento, CA
$29,999
Express Trenchless Plumbing Franchise Opportunity
Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale in Placer County
Placer County, CA
$379,000
Turn-Key Digital Dental Lab – Northern California - Rapid Growth!
Sacramento County, CA
$640,000
La Mesa, California Hair Salon | 90% Repeat Customers | 5% Churn
La Mesa, CA
$180,000
Established Aviation Part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Specialty Construction Contractor – Est. 1977
Solano County, CA
$1,500,000
Established Specialized Documentation Business – Southern California
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Profitable Postproduction Studio: Notable Clients, 21+ Years in Biz
Hollywood, CA
$1,000,000
Established Civil Engineering & Land Surveying
California
$4,000,000
Established Medical Transportation Business
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Prime Subway Franchise Opportunity - West Covina's #1 Shopping Center
West Covina, CA
$275,000
Own one of the only franchised consumer loan companies in the US
Charming European Bistro (Franchise) Opportunity
Huntington Beach, CA
$299,000
Profitable and Updated Hot Pot Restaurant For Sale Near UC Berkeley!
Berkeley, CA
$170,000
Online Education Business
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Chinese food Restaurant For Sale by owner
Hemet, CA
$249,999
Downtown SD Mexican food or bring your concept
San Diego, CA
$137,000
Two High-End Franchise Fitness Studios – Growing Revenue, Turnkey!!!
Santa Clara County, CA
$800,000
Coastal Microbrewery w/ Rooftop Ocean Views
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
$295,000
REBECCA CHATHAM
RLC Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
RLC Business Brokers is a boutique M&A firm based in Orange County, CA, focused on the sale of small and lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We specialize in helping service-based and cash-flowing main street businesses prepare for and successfully navigate the sale process. Founder Rebecca Chatham has personally built and sold multiple companies, including a document shredding business, a commercial cleaning operation, and a landscape construction company. Prior to launching RLC, she held a management role with Allstate Insurance, where she supported independent agency owners in buying, selling, merging, and financing their businesses. With firsthand experience on both sides of the table, she brings a uniquely empathetic, strategic, and results-driven approach to each transaction. At RLC, we believe that even small businesses deserve expert representation. We offer a modern, transparent brokerage experience built on trust, hustle, and clear communication. We understand that many owners don’t have perfect books and we specialize in uncovering and presenting the real value behind years of hard work. We take on a limited number of listings to give each one the attention it deserves. Whether you're looking to retire, relocate, or explore your business’s worth for the first time, RLC is your trusted partner in building a clear, profitable exit strategy.
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Vocational School with Strong Contracts and Recurring Revenue
Riverside County, CA
$800,000
Retail Pharmacy in Arcadia with a clean room. All PBMs, Medical
Arcadia, CA
$285,500
Bo Derek's Perfect 10 Mattress
PIzza-sports bar-bring your concept-41 license
San Diego, CA
$349,000
Turn Key Super high Vlium Net $350k Restaurant
Alameda County, CA
$310,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Highly Profitable
Fort Lauderdale, CA
$1,800,000
6 FedEx Ground Routes - Salinas (Watsonville), CA - Highly Profitable
Watsonville, CA
$700,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fullerton, CA - Highly Profitable
Fullerton, CA
$1,000,000
8 FedEx Ground Routes - Fairfield, CA - Highly Profitable
Fairfield, CA
$1,175,000
16 FedEx Ground Routes - Burbank, CA - Highly Profitable
Burbank, CA
$1,800,000
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
